Slowly but surely, I'm converting each of my SCX24 rigs from stock to custom. The newest addition to my lineup, an Axial SCX24 Jeep Wrangler, received a new set of wheels, tires, and shocks, courtesy of Injora. After installation, it didn't take long before I had this rig rolling along, up and over an array […]
It seems that the number of upgrade options for the Axial SCX24 grows larger by the day. Since the introduction of this small-scale R/C crawler (and its skyrocketing popularity), several brands have turned their attention to creating hop-ups for this model. One such brand is Injora, a name that I've known over the years for […]
Small-scale crawling is booming and not just for 1/24-scale machines. There are a handful of 1/18-scale rigs making a name for themselves, including ROCHobby's Katana V2 ($179.99 Amazon). This second-generation 1/18-scaler has quite a few features that should delight fans of performance and appearance. With its hard plastic body, detailed interior, and multi-function LED lights, […]
Boom Racing has joined the small-scale R/C crawling club with the release of two new beadlock wheel models; the KRAIT 1.0” Terra and KRAIT 1.0 TE37. Based on its popular 1.9” and 2.2” wheels, these scaled down rims offer style and performance for both indoor and outdoor driving. The KRAIT 1.0” Terra Beadlock Wheel set […]
The list of upgrades and hop-ups for the Axial SCX24 continues to grow. Injora has released a set of 40mm Internal-spring Shocks for this small-scale crawler, giving it a fresh, unique appearance. Featuring an anodized aluminum shock body in various colors (red, black, gray, orange), each set of shocks includes three different springs ratings for […]
Carisma has spent some time in the paint booth, whipping up new color options for their ultra-compact MSA-1E Suzuki Jimny JB74. Joining the lineup of blue and yellow, you can now pick up this small-scale R/C crawler in a tan or black body color. I've been a longtime admirer of Carisma's visual detail prowess, not […]
The popularity of small-scale R/C crawlers is booming, and so too is the upgrade scene for these tiny trucks. Speaking from personal experience, I've been having a blast upgrading and tweaking various aspects of my 1/24-scale crawler fleet, which leads me to today's topic; Gear Head RC's 8Trax Micro Crawler Wheels ($54.99 - set of […]
Small-scale crawling is growing in popularity, spurred by the fun-filled performance of vehicles like Axial's SCX24, Carisma's MSA-1E, and the Element RC Enduro 24. The Enduro is one of the newer entries on this scene, and now it has a new model in its lineup. Introducing the Enduro 24 Trailrunner 4x4. With a scaled-down version […]
It seems like the list of upgrade options for the Axial SCX24 is growing every day. Samix has become the latest hop-up manufacturer to release an option part for this popular small-scale trail rig with the release of its SCX24 Brass Diff Cover. Made of solid brass and sporting an anodized black finish, this differential […]
Axial's recently-released SCX24 B17 Betty is certainly an interesting machine. Commemorating their 35th anniversary, this small-scale rig is a throwback to one of the first 1/10-scale R/C crawlers produced by Axial. Whether you view it as a collectible or your next 1/24-scale adventure rig, it's certainly an eye-catching piece. If you want to dress up […]
